RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Flywheel: Service and Repair
FLYWHEEL
REMOVAL
1. Remove transmission.
2. Loosen pressure plate bolts evenly, a few threads at a time and in a diagonal pattern to prevent warping the plate.
3. Remove bolts completely and remove pressure plate and disc.
4. Remove flywheel bolts and remove flywheel.
NOTE: Vehicles with Dual Mass Flywheel use an adapter plate between the flywheel and crank. This plate does not need to be removed.
INSTALLATION
1. Install flywheel on the crankshaft or adapter plate if vehicle has Dual Mass flywheel.
2. Install flywheel bolts and tighten to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.). Vehicles with Dual Mass Flywheel, tighten adapter plate bolts to 55 Nm (40 ft. lbs.)
3. Install clutch.
4. Install transmission.